Things are a little rocky at TTech (basketball)

**kentkel** · 08-23-2011, 08:47 PM

Interesting blog about Gillespie and his relationship with (fmr) Asst Coach Beard:

Gillispie era at Texas Tech isn't going smoothly - CBSSports.com

This is the only part in the piece that I take major issue with:
"So this is what the Red Raiders are faced with: Before the season begins, its coach is already fighting a bad environment within the office, a worse reputation on the recruiting trail and an uphill battle in the whittled-down, weakened Big 12." (This bolded part shows a little stupidity on the writer's part.)

**CyJack13** · 08-23-2011, 09:06 PM

Originally Posted by kentkel

Interesting blog about Gillespie and his relationship with (fmr) Asst Coach Beard:

Gillispie era at Texas Tech isn't going smoothly - CBSSports.com

This is the only part in the piece that I take major issue with:
"So this is what the Red Raiders are faced with: Before the season begins, its coach is already fighting a bad environment within the office, a worse reputation on the recruiting trail and an uphill battle in the whittled-down, weakened Big 12." (This bolded part shows a little stupidity on the writer's part.)

Why? Kansas is going to be down next year, K-State is going to be down. Missouri and A&M lost their coaches, Texas lost a lot, there's a good chance the B12 will be down next year, which is good for us.

**Stumpy** · 08-23-2011, 09:21 PM

Originally Posted by CyJack13

Why? Kansas is going to be down next year, K-State is going to be down. Missouri and A&M lost their coaches, Texas lost a lot, there's a good chance the B12 will be down next year, which is good for us.

I think the original poster was referring to the loss of Nebraska and Colorado, arguably (with Iowa State) the two weakest programs in the conference. Removing those two and increasing the number of games for the rest of the teams ups the difficulty of the conference for sure. But, as you say, remaining teams may have taken some hits in the offseason.

**jsb** · 08-23-2011, 09:25 PM

It would be a pleasant surprise if he ended up having a tough time getting Tech going. After reading that, I'm extra glad we didn't pursue him.

**brokenloginagain** · 08-23-2011, 09:28 PM

its not like all of that about gillespie isn't widely known. it just took an ex-AD from miami to hire him - hah.

**bostrem00** · 08-23-2011, 09:31 PM

Originally Posted by kentkel

Interesting blog about Gillespie and his relationship with (fmr) Asst Coach Beard:

Gillispie era at Texas Tech isn't going smoothly - CBSSports.com

This is the only part in the piece that I take major issue with:
"So this is what the Red Raiders are faced with: Before the season begins, its coach is already fighting a bad environment within the office, a worse reputation on the recruiting trail and an uphill battle in the whittled-down, weakened Big 12." (This bolded part shows a little stupidity on the writer's part.)

He's not wrong.....think mcfly!

**WalkingCY** · 08-23-2011, 09:32 PM

Tech struggles.

I am looking forward to dominate them this year and for years to come under Hoiberg.

**gocubs2118** · 08-23-2011, 09:35 PM

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxUGWzA-ExY&feature=related]think mcfly - YouTube[/ame]

**jay moe** · 08-23-2011, 09:50 PM

He hired Jeff Kidder as an asst to replace the one that left. Didn't he coach at Indian Hills last year?

**Acylum** · 08-23-2011, 09:52 PM

I get the gist but that is a horribly written article.

**JP4CY** · 08-23-2011, 09:55 PM

Wow. I never thought it would be that bad down there.

**kentkel** · 08-23-2011, 10:29 PM

Originally Posted by Stumpy

I think the original poster was referring to the loss of Nebraska and Colorado, arguably (with Iowa State) the two weakest programs in the conference. Removing those two and increasing the number of games for the rest of the teams ups the difficulty of the conference for sure. But, as you say, remaining teams may have taken some hits in the offseason.

Bingo! We have a winner. I was going to give a similar explanation in my original post (thanks Stumpy), but I didn't want to make the post a long one. I understand perfectly that the Big 12 may be "down" from previous years, but we HAVE to play everyone TWICE now with NO Buffs or Fuskers to count on for at least 3 relatively sure wins. Maybe calling the writer's comment as slightly stupid was too strong - but I certainly didn't think it needed the "McFly" reference. I can handle the ribbing-but some of you could afford to chill out a little. : ) Again, the purpose of my original post was to provide Fanatics with some news concerning a Big 12 opponent. Next time I might have to add the "IMHO" next to my comments to help the "experts" around here know that I am just giving my two cents.